Twice recently I found myself walking in the city carrying a bunch of flowers in my arms. On both occasions i was pleasantly surprised at the number of people who spoke to me. The girl working the street for Save The Children shouted Nice Flowers! as I passed. I got them for my birthday I said over my shoulder. Happy Birthday! she shouted after me. Passers-by, sales assistants, waitresses, an elderly man at the bus stop, a woman beside me as we waited to cross the road.... Nice flowers.Love the flowers! Gorgeous! They're my favourites.

The first bunch were a birthday gift, the second I bought for myself (in the name of research you understand) to test if it was true that people spoke to me more if I was carrying flowers!

They do.It made the city feel a friendlier place and cheered me almost as much as the flowers did, if not more.Why not try it out? (and report back!)

Oh, if only I had read this yesterday! I bought myself a stunning yellow rose and a pot of red cyclamen with ruffled petals. I did this to lift the energy in my home as things have been a bit challenging lately. Unfortunately for research I parked right near the florist so didn't get to see if people reacted or not. Next time!

Madeleine.x

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Freda

8/5/2015 07:39:58 pm

Flowers do lift the energy I find - in the home and in me. I hope all goes well.

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Cathy

8/5/2015 10:07:03 am

What an interesting research project that would be. When I was at my parents today, I stuck my nose in the lilacs. Ummmmm! What a wonderful smell. If I'd been coming straight home, I would have gathered myself a bouquet. But I didn't think being left in a hot car while I ran errands would do much for them so I left them on the bush. Next time, though.

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Freda

8/5/2015 07:41:48 pm

I hope you will join in this research project when you get the chance. And of course report your findings! (So pleased you got in touch with Julia eventually..)